ISLAMIC FINANCE PRINCIPLES
• Definition and history of Islamic finance
• Shariah law and its application in finance
• Prohibition of interest (riba) and its implications
• Profit-and-loss sharing (Mudarabah and Musharakah) principles
• Asset-backed financing and Sukuk.
SHARIAH COMPLIANCE IN FINANCE
• Compliance Principles
• Compliance Implementation in Islamic Finance
• Responsible finance implementation
• Shariah screening and compliance processes
• Accounting and reporting standards for Islamic finance
• Challenges and considerations in Shariah compliance.
ISLAMIC BANKING PRODUCTS
• Deposit products (Wadiah, Mudarabah, Qard)
• Financing products (Murabahah, Ijarah, Istisna’, Diminishing Musharakah)
• Trade finance instruments (Murabahah, Salam, Istisna’)
• Treasury and capital market products (Tawarruq, Wa’d, Sukuk)
SHARIAH GOVERNANCE
• Shariah governance framework and its components
• Roles and responsibilities of the Shariah Supervisory Board
• Shariah compliance review and audit processes
• Shariah governance standards and guidelines
• Challenges and best practices in Shariah governance
RISK MANAGEMENT IN ISLAMIC FINANCE
• Unique risks in Islamic finance (Shariah non-compliance, asset-backed risks)
• Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies
• Liquidity management in Islamic financial institutions
• Regulatory requirements and guidelines for risk management
• Role of Takaful (Islamic insurance) in risk management.
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN ISLAMIC FINANCE
• Social responsibility and environmental sustainability
• Wealth distribution and financial inclusion
• Corporate governance and transparency
• Ethical investment and screening
• Zakat (almsgiving) and its application in Islamic finance.